A Stroll by the Deben

This walk explores the town of Woodbridge, the river Deben and the surrounding landscape.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.51 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 4 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 3 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 6 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: -1 m

Description of the walk

(S) Start by catching train from Woodbridge to Melton. Leave Melton station; turn right beside road and cross level crossing. Turn right at kissing gate just beyond crossing and follow path to river wall. Turn right along river wall path. Follow path for around half a mile. When tarmacked area reached beside level crossing, turn left and then right in front of brick cottage. At junction with road to Tide Mill, turn left then right beside quay and return to Woodbridge station.(E)

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 2 m
  2. E : km 2.51 - alt. 3 m

Practical information

Route follows exposed paths beside deep, tidal water. Some sections on roads and through urban areas. High visibility clothing recommended.

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